{"title":"Norwegian beer","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorwegian craft brewers combine a long farmhouse tradition with modern styles like IPA, stout and barleywine. Here you'll find the beers of LERVIG, Salikatt, RYGR Brygghús and Nøgne Ø, from hoppy pale ales to heavy, barrel-aged beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Viking brews to a young craft scene\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing in Norway goes back well over a thousand years. The Vikings brewed barley-based beer in the cold winter months. King Haakon the Good, who ruled from 934 to 961, even made it law to celebrate Christmas with beer: anyone who didn't was fined. A few centuries later, the Gulating required all households to brew Christmas beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil about two hundred years ago, most farms south of the Arctic Circle where grain grew brewed their own beer. From around 1840, dark lager, such as dunkel and bock, dominated the Norwegian market, and it stayed that way for more than a century. In the twentieth century brewing became industrialised and only a handful of large brewers were left. Craft beer in Norway is only about twenty years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFarmhouse beer, American influence and strict rules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong yeast nerds, Norway is known for farmhouse brewing and the kveik tradition. Apart from those farmhouse beers, most Norwegian beer styles go back to Central Europe. The modern craft scene looks mainly to America: breweries adopt the American craft model and its styles, such as hazy IPAs, pastry stouts and fruity kettle sours. Nøgne Ø started out as a pioneer in the early 2000s, when most Norwegians still stuck to classic lager. The name comes from a poem by Henrik Ibsen and means 'naked island'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rules help determine what gets brewed. Beer up to 4.7 percent can be sold in the supermarket. Stronger beer goes through the state monopoly Vinmonopolet, which puts together its range through tenders and blind tastings, so that small brewers compete on equal terms with large ones. Beer is heavily taxed and therefore expensive, and that seems to push brewers and drinkers towards stronger beers, such as double IPAs. Christmas beer is still a fixed part of the holidays, although it is no longer compulsory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNorwegian beer at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith us you'll find Norwegian beers from LERVIG, Salikatt, RYGR Brygghús and Nøgne Ø. The styles range from IPA and pale ale to stout and barleywine. Highly rated on Untappd are, among others, RYGR Valhall Hiernagla Peated Whisky Cask, RYGR Valhall Hiernagla Rum Cask, Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Brandy Barrel Ed. and LERVIG Fine Art By Rackhouse. From Salikatt, Front Runner and Second Wind stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery brewery has its own page with us, where you'll find all its beers in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is typical Norwegian beer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally that's farmhouse beer, which Norway is known for among yeast nerds, along with dark lager and Christmas beer. The modern craft scene is strongly influenced by America, with hazy IPAs, stouts and fruity sours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Norwegian breweries are well known?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNøgne Ø from Grimstad is one of the best-known craft breweries, and Svalbard Brewery is considered the northernmost craft brewery in the world. The market itself is dominated by Ringnes and Hansa Borg. At Hoptimaal you'll find LERVIG, Salikatt and RYGR Brygghús as well as Nøgne Ø.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is beer in Norway so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeer is heavily taxed there. On top of that, only beer up to 4.7 percent can be sold in the supermarket, and stronger beer is only available through the state monopoly Vinmonopolet.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lervig-no-worries-grapefruit","title":"Lervig No Worries Grapefruit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eLervig puts grapefruit front and centre in a non-alcoholic pale ale. No Worries Grapefruit builds on the brewery's own No Worries NA Pale Ale and comes in at 0.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit leads, set against a fruity pale ale base. Lervig says it delivers the taste and mouthfeel of a 5% fruity pale ale, minus the alcohol. It is pitched as an alternative to soda, and an easy pick when you still have to drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLervig is a Norwegian brewery, and this beer is its take on the No Worries NA Pale Ale, stepped up with a touch of grapefruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lervig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444650717529,"sku":"","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1001.png?v=1767631013"},{"product_id":"nogne-o-nordic-noir-3-brandy-barrel-ed","title":"Nøgne Ø Nordic Noir 3 Brandy Barrel Ed.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product__description product__block product__block--medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte non-page-rte rte--product ff-body fs-body-200\"\u003eStrong Ale | 15% | 33cl\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nøgne Ø","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53705719677273,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/salikattcloudscape-130-Photoroom.png?v=1731947096"},{"product_id":"lervig-no-worries-mango","title":"LERVIG No Worries Mango","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eMango leads in this alcohol-free fruited IPA from Norway's LERVIG. 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The rum cask finish gives hints of caramel, fig and gentle spiciness, while the warmer alcoholic presence creates a smooth, long finish. At 16% ABV this beer offers a confident sip that slowly evolves after each sip, perfect for serious tastings. This is a striking choice for collectors and enthusiasts looking for a distinct, multi-layered experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RYGR Brygghús","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57539618472281,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-48-Photoroom_54a72695-cdc2-4e20-8f6a-78d62c0578d2.png?v=1773250666"},{"product_id":"lervig-perler-for-svin-grapefruit","title":"Lervig Perler For Svin Grapefruit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLervig Perler For Svin Grapefruit IPA is the IPA from the Norwegian brewery Lervig, a 33 cl beer with 4.7% ABV.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis IPA is defined by a hoppy aroma with citrus and grapefruit-like fruit notes and a distinct bitterness. Expect a fresh, full mouthfeel with tropical accents and a dry, long finish that keeps the hop bitterness elegantly in balance and leaves room for a subtle spicy twist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery Lervig (Norway)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLervig is a Norwegian brewery, known for distinctly hoppy beers in a growing craft beer scene. 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The finish is fresh, dry and easy-drinking, with a pleasant length that invites you to take another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eLervig Brewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLervig (Norway) is a Norwegian brewery. 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